Dr. Ammie Solano DNP, RN
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven DNP nurse with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing healthcare and business processes to drive results. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President Clinical Services
Christus Santa Rosa
05.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between clinical departments and executive leadership, bridging communication gaps and facilitating information sharing for more informed decision making.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to improve the skills of clinical staff members, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
- Develop and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams tasked with designing and executing innovative pilot projects aimed at improving the overall patient experience.
- Ensured compliance with all industry regulations and standards by regularly reviewing policies and procedures, updating as necessary to maintain best practices.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Vice President of Operations
Methodist Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and marketed new services in response to innovation, technology, and strategic developments.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
Director of Critical Care Services
Kendall Regional Medcal Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented innovative strategies for patient-centered care, incorporating family involvement in decision-making processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in critical care medicine, attending conferences or participating in professional development opportunities.
- Mentored nursing staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and advancement pathways within the organization.
- Championed patient safety initiatives, implementing evidence-based strategies to minimize preventable harm within the critical care setting.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees, contributing valuable insights and expertise in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Director of Nursing
Christus Spohn Shoreline
03.2010 - 05.2018
- Responsible for managing nursing directors of 557 bed facility
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance
Chief Nursing Officer
Regency Healthcare
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed all clinical and administrative departments for 180 bed facility.
- Mentored emerging nurse leaders, fostering professional growth and career advancement opportunities within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and education.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Promoted a positive work environment by recognizing achievements and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delmar College of Nursing
Corpus Christi, TX05.2008
LVN Diploma - LVN
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX08.1998
Skills
- Increase HCAHPS scores through hardwiring bedside report & daily leader rounding
- Decrease fall rates through fall prevention program
- Decrease CAUTI & CLABSI rates through nurse driven protocols
- Cultivate culture of accountability
- Introduced DAISY Award nurse recognition program
- Success in nurse retention through creating a culture of communication & excellence
- Collaborative physician relations
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Manage operations and productivity
- Plan, oversee and implement operations strategy
- Professional development and management of nursing directors
- Participated in development of a $350 million Hospital expansion
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
Currently preparing from Nurse Executive Certification (NEA-BC)
Timeline
Vice President Clinical Services
Christus Santa Rosa
05.2022 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Methodist Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2022
Director of Critical Care Services
Kendall Regional Medcal Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
Director of Nursing
Christus Spohn Shoreline
03.2010 - 05.2018
Chief Nursing Officer
Regency Healthcare
03.2008 - 04.2010
Currently preparing from Nurse Executive Certification (NEA-BC)
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delmar College of Nursing
LVN Diploma - LVN
Schreiner University
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